Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has described Italy’s Serie A as one of the best football leagues in the world, saying he is proud and grateful to compete at such a high level. The Nigerian goalkeeper made the remarks in an interview with The Guardian after an impressive campaign with Udinese, where he kept…
UEFA, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have accused FIFA of a “fundamental breach of trust” and “deception” over its handling of a proposal to sell a stake in the commercial rights to the World Cup. In a joint “open letter to the football family” released on Monday, the three confederations criticised FIFA…
Jorge Messi, the father and longtime agent of football superstar Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68. Jorge passed away on Friday night, August 7, at a medical clinic in Rosario, Argentina, following a prolonged illness, according to the family. He had spent his final months receiving treatment between a medical facility…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has strongly denied allegations that inappropriate conduct was linked to a six-figure departure payment made to a woman during his time as general secretary of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). UEFA confirmed that the woman received the payment, stating that the arrangement complied with staff regulations in place at…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 140 pump-action rifles and a large consignment of cannabis-infused food products at the TinCan Island Port in Lagos. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, disclosed this during a press briefing, saying the seizures were made during recent enforcement operations by the TinCan Island Port Command. According to Adeniyi,…
Calls for the resignation of FIFA President Gianni Infantino show no signs of subsiding, with the Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) becoming the first national football association to formally demand his immediate resignation. Infantino had appeared to stave off a potential internal revolt during a summit with senior FIFA officials in Rabat, Morocco, where the world…
Serena Williams is set to make another return to competitive tennis at the age of 44, reuniting with her sister, Venus Williams, for the first time in nearly four years. Tournament organisers have announced that the legendary siblings have been awarded a wild-card entry into the doubles draw for this month’s Cincinnati Open in Ohio.…
Former Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has reportedly agreed personal terms with Turkish Super Lig side Trabzonspor over a proposed two-year contract. According to FootballTransfers, Turkish transfer journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu revealed that the Egyptian international has reached an agreement with Trabzonspor, although the move has not yet been finalized. The report stated that one outstanding contractual…
The Asian Football Confederation has become the third body to oppose FIFA’s plans to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors. In a lengthy statement released on Friday, the confederation, which represents 47 member associations, said it had “serious concerns” over Fifa’s proposal to introduce private investment into its flagship competitions. Infantino’s…
Roberto Mancini has returned as Italy’s head coach for a second spell, with the mission of rebuilding the Azzurri after they failed to qualify for the last three FIFA World Cups. The appointment was confirmed on Tuesday, July 28, by Italian football federation (FIGC) president Giovanni Malago, who also announced that Claudio Ranieri has…
